Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Commander in Case, by C.F Carlman, c.1975 Newly Listed 7 cm (w) x 12

7 cm (w) x 12

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a pair of crossed swords and a crown

with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm

exhibiting scuffs on the underside of the visor and the expected light soiling on the sweatband from active use

he was given the nickname “L’Aiglon” (the Eaglet) after the popular Edmond Rostand play

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Commander in Case, by C.F Carlman, c.1975 Newly Listed 7 cm (w) x 12(Nordstjrneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. In silver gilt, a commander badge featuring a white enamel Maltese cross with ball finials and crowns in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a white enamel star on a blue enamel yield with the inscription NESCIT OCCASUM, the reverse medallion mirrors the obverse, the cross is surmounted by a large crown with enamel details, measures 54. 8 mm (w) x 80. 6 mm (h), weighs 41. 69 grams